I had an idea this week. What if each week we, meaning you and me, tried one new thing that would add peace to our lives? Over the years I have gathered a zillion little things that make my life better, calmer, and more peaceful, but oftentimes I practice them for a while and then […]
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What Is Therapeutic Art? Therapeutic art exercises are designed to help you learn something and/or experiment, both with artistic mediums and your own ideas about life. It’s art-making for the purpose of supporting your life and growth. I became a Certified Life Coach (taking Dr. Martha Beck’s program) way back in 2009, and the tools
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What Does It Mean to Accept Everything As It Is? Accepting what is doesn’t come naturally to us, at least not in our modern society. We’re trained to push away unpleasant thoughts and events, to take immediate action, and to fight back. When you accept what is, you take a moment to just let things
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Would you like to learn how to make beautiful textures with watercolor paint? Here are four of my favorite ways to do it.
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What Is Mindfulness? I’ve written about mindfulness before, and that’s because I believe it’s one of the single most important things we, as humans, can do to feel calmer and happier. It simply means to be in and pay attention to the present moment. Notice your breath. Feel your emotions. Pay attention to the space
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If you’d like to take your painting practice further, try this free guide and mini class.
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Learning to Paint a Galaxy or Universe A few weeks ago I suddenly got a big nudge from inner voice, and the desire to learn how to paint a watercolor galaxy, complete with starry skies and mesmerizing colors took hold of me! I watched a few demonstrations and was off to the races, trying my
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You Don’t Have to Criticize Your Art! If you’re any sort of creator, there will be times that you aren’t satisfied with your work. However, in my experience, it’s best if you can learn to stop criticizing your art. Hoping to do better next time or practicing a specific skill in order to take your
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Would you like to learn to paint watercolor trees? Here are three simple techniques to try.
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